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2026 DAILYLAW 6109 (MAD)

K.PORCHELIYAN v. The District Collector

WP/9266/2026 · 2026-03-11

M Dhandapani

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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WP No. 9266 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 11-03-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 9266 of 2026 K.Porcheliyan Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector O/o The District Collector, Peramalur District 2.The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitbale Endowments Department, No 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungamakkam, Chennai 600 034 3.The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitbale Endowments Department, Srinivasa Nagar, Thiruvanaikaaval, Trichy District 620 005 4.The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitbale Endowments Department, Perambalur District Respondent(s) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the Respondnet No. 2 to pass an order for renovation, reconstruction and to perform the consecration ceremony of Sri Karuppanna Swamy, Sri peiryasamy, Sri oorsuthiyan Swamy, Sri Madhura kaaliamman Temple at Sathur Village, Alathur Taluk, peramablur Distrct based on the representation dated 28.01.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.B M Subash For Respondent: Mr.V.Yamunadevi for R1 Special Government Pleader Mr.K.Karthikeyan for R2 to R4 Government Advocate ORDER https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 9266 of 2026 By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 2. This petition has been filed for a direction, directing the Respondnet No. 2 to pass an order for renovation, reconstruction and to perform the consecration ceremony of Sri Karuppanna Swamy, Sri peiryasamy, Sri oorsuthiyan Swamy, Sri Madhura kaaliamman Temple at Sathur Village, Alathur Taluk, peramablur Distrct based on the representation dated 28.01.2026. 3. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner is a resident of Sathanur Village, the subject temple was taken over by the HR&CE Department which is responsible for administering the temple and conducting festivals. It is the grievance of the petitioner that renovation, reconstruction and to perform the consecration ceremony of Sri Karuppanna Swamy, Sri peiryasamy, Sri oorsuthiyan Swamy, Sri Madhura kaaliamman Temple at petitioners village is not conducted. Hence, the petitioner submitted a representation on 28.01.2026 which is pending without consideration. Hence, this writ petition. 4. Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record. 5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into the merits of the case directs the second respondent to consider the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 9266 of 2026 representation of the petitioner dated 28.01.2026 and pass appropriate order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order. 6. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 11-03-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 9266 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI J. dhk To 1.The District Collector O/o The District Collector, Peramalur District 2.The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitbale Endowments Department, No 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungamakkam, Chennai 600 034 3.The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitbale Endowments Department, Srinivasa Nagar, Thiruvanaikaaval, Trichy District 620 005 4.The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitbale Endowments Department, Perambalur District WP No. 9266 of 2026 11-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis